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Job Description

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 84,470.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 40.00
Currently, there are 99,860 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Architects, Except Landscape and Naval”.

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Tasks for “Building Architectural Designer”

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
Administer construction contracts.
Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer assisted design software.
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

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